Thoughts on Wild Turkey Tradition?

[trumpstylz]

Thoughts on WT tradition?

It just looks like its overpriced by about 20 or 30$.

[Old Lamplighter]

Thoughts on WT tradition?

It just looks like its overpriced by about 20 or 30$.

Personally, I would always rather have WT12...but, this seems like a nice alternative. Other than the age difference of a year and proof by 1 degree, I wonder how similar it is to WTAS(?). Also, since no Tribute is to be found any longer, this seems a logical alternative for those of us who cannot find any of the former...thoughts?

All in all though, I do agree it is overpriced as evidenced by how much sits on the shelf...at least in my local circuit riding rounds. In comparison to other 'premium' bourbons on the current market though, I cannot fault Austin, Nichols for trying to expect the same in terms of price. Maybe 'same' though is more around the $70 level...to which I cannot disagree.

[TomH]

I'm probably not the best opinion to rely on because I am not a big WT fan. However, while pricey, I definitely enjoy it and plan to replace current bottles with empty if they're still around at current prices.

Tom

[jburlowski]

IMO, the Tradition is over-oaked and over-priced. And the packaging is kinda "downtown Las Vegas", over-the-top.

The WTAS is a better whiskey and a better buy. YMMV

[ebo]

Unfortunately, the only WT I have available is 80, 101, and Rare Breed. If someone knows where in Ohio to get the others, I would appreciate the heads up.

[trumpstylz]

Other than the age difference of a year and proof by 1 degree, I wonder how similar it is to WTAS(?). Also, since no Tribute is to be found any longer, this seems a logical alternative for those of us who cannot find any of the former...thoughts?

I think both are still available around here. At least the Tradition is.

[trumpstylz]

And I'm guessing these were both made with a one time production run up to this point, or are they bottling it yearly/monthly/etc?

[Jwilly019]

And I'm guessing these were both made with a one time production run up to this point, or are they bottling it yearly/monthly/etc?

Both are one offs.

[Bourbon Boiler]

I like the tradition quite a bit. It's very, very similar to the WTAS. If you told me it was $25 too expensive, I couldn't argue with you.

[sailor22]

They are both surprisingly dry, particularly in the finish, with the Tradition being the dryer of the two by some margin. If that is the sort of thing that appeals to you then these are the sort of Bourbons that you will probably find enjoyable. While not high on my list I have some Scotch oriented friends who are very fond of the Tradition while I enjoy an occasional pour of the AS.
The Tribute is a different bird. A sweeter profile with chocolate and cherries in the mix, its a Bourbon worth seeking out and ponying up for, IMHO. As always with statements like this - YMMV.